MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, July 15, 2021

12:00 Noon
CIAA Board Room/ 3650 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Avenue/Lake Charles, LA 70615

ATTENDANCE

Commissioners Present:
Mrs. Denise Rau, President
Mr. Rico Guillory, Sr., Vice President
Mr. Charles K. Dalgleish, Secretary/Treasurer
Mr. Tad Martin, Commissioner
Mr. Bill Hankins, Commissioner
Mr. Nora Popillion, Commissioner

Commissioners Absent:
Mr. Andrew D. Hankins, Commissioner

Others Present:
Mr. Kevin Melton, Executive Director
Mr. Robert Kleinschmidt, Legal Counsel
Mr. Gerald Theunissen, Consultant
Ms. Loretta Hanks, Director of Finance
Ms. Andrea LaFleur, Director of Executive & Airport Affairs
Mr. John McMullen, Director of Maintenance
Mr. Mitch O’Neal, Director of Operations
Ms. Paulette Moss, Admin Specialist/Recording Secretary
Mr. Brett Downer, O’Carroll Group
Mr. Wejee Lechtenberg, Lechtenberg Consulting
Mr. Josh Arnold, Centerra
Mr. Butch Babineaux, Fenstermaker
Mr. Jay Delafield, Attorney
Mr. Jared King, Southland Environmental
Mr. Bobby Everett, Industrial Loss

CALL TO ORDER
President Rau called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, roll was called and a quorum was established as indicated above.

PROPOSED AGENDA
President Rau requested additions, deletions, and amendments to the proposed agenda and Mr. Melton announced that there were none to report.

ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS
Mr. Melton reported that Congressman Clay Higgins Chief of Staff came to Chennault for a brief and a tour. Mr. Melton reported that there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Merganser Road project in August. Mr. Melton reported that he will be participating with the Community Foundation SWLA in regards to SWLA Recovery.

Mr. David Whitaker gave an update summary pertaining to Air Cargo opportunities.

AIRCRAFT RESCUE FIRE FIGHTING (ARFF) VEHICLE
Mr. Melton stated the new ARFF Truck will replace C-1, which is a 1996 Oshkosh ARFF Truck. C-1 currently has major corrosion issues and was refurbished in 2010 to give it 10 more useful life years. C-1 is now past its useful life. Mr. Melton stated that the build time for a new ARFF Truck is approximately 12-18 months. PRESIDENT RAU ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. DALGLEISH, SECONDED BY MR. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE SPECIFICATIONS FOR, ADVERTISE FOR, OPEN BIDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT USING THE EMERGENCY BID PROCEDURE FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE NEW AIRCRAFT RESCUE FIRE FIGHTING (ARFF) VEHICLE.

 LEASE AMENDMENT #5 – CITADEL
Mr. Melton stated that the purpose of Amendment #5 is to delete the Hi-Lift from the lease and to add a Huffer to the lease. PRESIDENT RAU ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. GUILLORY, SECONDED BY MR. MARTIN, AND CARRIED UMANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SIGN AMENDMENT #5 TO THE LEASE AGREEMNENT BETWEEN CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY AND CITADEL COMPLETIONS, LLC. 

 BUILDING 3007 REOVATIONS
Mr. Melton stated that the Building needs to be brought up to code. PRESIDENT RAU ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. GUILLORY, SECONDED BY MR. DALGLEISH, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR, ADVERTISE FOR, OPEN BIDS AND AWARD A CONTRACT FOR BUILDING 3007 RENOVATIONS.

 CAPITAL OUTLAY
Mr. Melton stated that the Resolution authorizes the Executive Director to prepare and submit applications for State Capital Outlay projects, to execute Cooperative Endeavor Agreements for the Capital Outlay projects as well as requests for reimbursements, certifying compliance with items listed on the Request for Facility Planning and Control Concurrence in Construction Contract Award form and other documents pertaining to the project. PRESIDENT RAU ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. GUILLORY, SECONDED BY MR. DALGLEISH, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT A CAPITAL OUTLAY BUDGET REQUEST FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 TO THE STATE DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION AND TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE CHENNAULT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE CAPITAL OUTLAY PROJECTS.

 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP)
Mr. Melton stated that the Resolution is required in order to participate in future projects funded by the FAA and DOTD. PRESIDENT RAU ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. B. HANKINS, SECONDED BY MR. POPILLION, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) REQUEST TO THE FAA VIA DOTD.

 BUILDING 1 AND BUILDING 1350 –
GATE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION CONTRACT
Mr. Melton stated that the electrical service to operate the two gates needed to be relocated due to the hurricane damage to Building 3003, which will be demolished. Mr. Melton stated that the original budget was $50,000.00 but due to the increase in material cost, it is $16,250.00 over budget. PRESIDENT RAU ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. B. HANKINS, SECONDED BY MR. GUILLORY, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO THE LOW SUCESSFUL BIDDER, DOLLAR ELECTRIC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $66,250.00 FOR BUILDING 1 AND BUILDING 1350 GATE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION.

 AMEND HANGAR “H” HURRICANE REPAIRS
Mr. Melton stated that Hangar H received severe damage from Hurricane Laura. Mr. Melton that the engineer is searching for a more economical solution to replace the simple saver insulation that will meet insurance approval. Mr. Melton this for the base bid of $6,890,000.00 plus $25,790.00 for alternate #1 for the total of $6,915,790.00. PRESIDENT RAU ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. B. HANKINS, SECONDED BY MR. DALGLEISH AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO AMEND THE MOTION AWARDING BASE BID AND ALTERNATES #1 AND #2 FOR HANGAR H HURRICANE REPAIRS FROM JUNE 17, 2021 TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO AWARD THE CONTRACT TO ALFRED PALMA, LLC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,915,790.00 WHICH IS BASE BID PLUS ALTERNATE #1 AND FOR HANGAR H HURRICANE REPAIRS.

 EXECUTIVE SESSION
PRESIDENT RAU ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. B. HANKINS, SECONDED BY MR. DALGLEISH, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL MATTERS AND POTENTIAL LITIGATION. The commissioners began the Executive Session at 12:29 p.m.

 REGULAR SESSION
PRESIDENT RAU ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. B. HANKINS, SECONDED BY MR. GUILLORY, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO RECONVENE THE REGULAR SESSION. The Regular Session was reconvened at 1:51 p.m. with no action taken during the Executive Session.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – SALARY
PRESIDENT RAU ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. MARTIN, SECONDED BY MR. GUILLORY, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO INCREASE KEVIN MELTON’S SALARY BY $1,000.00 PER YEAR EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2021.

MALLARD COVE – ACT OF EXCHANGE
PRESIDENT RAU ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. DALGLEISH, SECONDED BY MR. MARTIN AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO TABLE THE MOTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SIGN THE ACT OF EXCHANGE FOR MALLARAD COVE PROPERTY.

 MINUTE APPROVAL
PRESIDENT RAU ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. DALGLEISH, SECONDED BY MR. B. HANKINS AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 17, 2021 REGULAR MEETING AND JULY 1, 2021 SPECIAL MEETING.

 ADJOURNMENT
PRESIDENT RAU ASKED IF THERE WAS ANY INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. LET THE RECORD SHOW THERE IS NO INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC. MOTION WAS MADE BY MR. DALGLEISH, SECONDED BY MR. B. HANKINS, AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. With no further business to come before the Commissioners, President Rau declared the meeting adjourned at 1:53 p.m.